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Nery is a 15 single girl who lives in the community of Jiniguare, a long trek into the mountains beyond Santa Ana, Honduras. Nery heard of Mi Esperanza's free sewing training course being offered in Santa Ana from a friend. She walked one hour to find the course and when she did she signed up for the course. Nery knew this was her only opportunity to learn a skill and for seven months she walked one hour to class and one hour home 4 days a week to take advantage of this opportunity.

Nery at a glance

Age: 19

Marital Status: Not Married

Children: None

Community: Jiniguare

Mi Esperanza Course: Sewing Course

with her graduating class

with her mother when her sewing machine was delivered to her home

Nery 2014. Receiving her sewing machine she was awarded for excellence in class.

No one in this community has a sewing machine, and I will be happy to design and make skirts, dresses, school uniforms to sell in the community!

At graduation Nery was recognized as the top student of her class for her commitment, dedication and hard work. For that honor she was awarded a sewing machine to use in her home. Nery is so happy with her education and receiving the machine because it will be a new source of income for her family.